We're having our usual, beautiful Indian Summer, but the mornings and evenings are growing darker and more chill. I don't have a farm to work or anything like that, but I'm feeling a fear of winter at the moment.

I'm cringing at the thought of getting dressed all goosebumps, of not wanting to leave the warm covers and go into the dark morning. Of finding the money for the bottled gas that heats the radiators and is not cost effective in the least. Of ice, and cold, and wet, and trying to make my daughter wear a coat or hat. Of darkness.

It migh all feel better if I can find nice everyday boots this year.